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2012 SureFire New Products
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Hog Saddle Tripod Mounted Rifle Rest Improvements
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Hog Saddle showed us a couple of improvements they made to their tripod mounted rifle rest.
For one thing, they’ve replaced the polymer adjustment knob with a MilSpec aluminum version which is more robust.
Additionally, they’ve added coyote urethane pads as an option.
The mount is solid and will hold all but the most unbalanced rifle in place so that the shooter can accomplish other tasks. Additionally, spotters have begun to adopt the Hog Saddle for their spotting scopes.
One final feature that bears mentioning is that the Hog Saddle does not require an adapter and can be attached directly to any 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 thread attachments. This can be a huge space and weight savings.
Made in USA. Get yours from US Tactical Supply or HogSaddle.com.
LAS/TAC 2 Infrared Class 1 Pistol Laser
Monday, January 16th, 2012TNVC, Inc and Laser Devices, Inc. are proud to announce the release of the LAS/TAC 2 Infrared Class 1 Pistol Laser series available exclusively from Tactical Night Vision Company. This series of Eye-Safe IR Lasers is designed specifically to attach to popular pistol makes and models via several available mounting interfaces (Mil-Std 1913/Picatinny,Standard/Weaver, Non-Standard Accessory Rails).
The LAS/TAC 2 Class 1 IR Laser series feature ~0.1mW Infrared Laser modules, making them Eye-Safe and unrestricted for individual civilian sale. They are fully adjustable for windage/elevation and can attach and detach without realignment. LAS/TAC 2’s activate using a three-way lever switch with or without a remote momentary pressure pad.
Powered by two 3-volt CR123A lithium batteries, the LAS/TAC 2 Class 1 series features a single power mode of operation, low-profile windage/elevation mechanism, and the ability to swap out the laser module head with a white light LED or visible laser (not included). The impact resistant glass-filled polymer housing stands up to field and holster abuse, and is waterproof to 3 meters. The low-profile housing fits current production holsters.
For additional information, product features, and to purchase, please visit www.tnvc.com
BHI-15S Video
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Be sure to check out Blackheart International’s line of BHI-15 rifles at SHOT Show in booth #20214.
And They Said It Would Never Happen
Sunday, January 15th, 2012
H&K USA is releasing the gas-piston, MR556A1 upper assembly to the market. Ever since a limited number of HK416 upper receivers showed up for sale on internet websites several years ago, fans have hoped that they would make the MR556A1 upper available for general sale and its finally happened.
The upper receiver kit will include a barreled flat top upper, Free Floating Rail System handguard, bolt carrier assembly, buffer, and buffer spring. The bolt carrier assembly, buffer, and buffer spring are all different than standard US Mil Spec items.
Fortunately, the MR556A1 features the same take down pin geometry as US Mil Spec Carbines so you will be able to plug it right in. Some variants of the civilian model do not share this feature.
Since it’s an upper, you can purchase the assembly as a part to attach to your existing gun so you won’t need ATF approval. However, make sure you are sitting down when you read this next part. The MSRP is reportedly $2195.
BOLO Report – Legion Firearms Launching Pistol at SHOT Show
Friday, January 13th, 2012BOLO Report reports that Legion Firearms’ will unveil a new pistol at SHOT Show (booth #20,000).
According to BOLO Report, the LF-P9 will be available in “.40, .45, 9mm and possibly 10mm. This one is 38 ounces “and has zero muzzle flip”. It has 23 round capacity mags, a threaded barrel, and Heinie ledge sights. The hex serrations are a proprietary Legion design for omni-directional grip when operating the slide.”
We’ve also learned that the design omits the guide rod and is built on an STI 2011 frame. It is coated in Nickel Boron and will be available in Burnt Bronze, Combat Grey, Black, Magpul FDE, or OD Green top coat. Price is $1995.00 with a hand made holster from OTG and 3 tuned mags.
US PALM Announces a 7.62×39 45 Round Quad Stack Magazine
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012US PALM just announced a 7.62×39 45 round quad stack magazine to be released at SHOT Show. Estimated MSRP will be $99.95.
See them at SHOT Show in the US PALM section of the TangoDown booth #27303.
Sig Sauer Adaptive Carbine Platform
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Sig Sauer is unveiling their new Adaptive Carbine Platform at SHOT Show. It provides three advantages. It will accept virtually any pistol with a Mil Std 1913 rail without modification, it offers the increased stability of shooting a carbine and it expands the pistol’s adaptability by incorporating 1913 rails at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions as well as a full-length rail along the top of the weapon.
It is offered in three models:
Basic Adaptive Carbine Platform (I think the name is going to be an issue, since it’s still just a pistol at this point)
ACP – Enhanced Platform with Red Dot Sight and Sling
ACP – LE Platform with Stock
As you can see from the photo and video they have integrated a handstop into the design to help protect those wandering fingers. Additionally, the ACP LE accepts a wire stock and features a single sling attachment point on the Enhanced and LE models.
To me, the most interesting thing about the ACP is that although it is marketed by Sig Sauer, it accepts virtually any pistol with a 1913 rail, regardless of make. I’m sure you will find some that don’t fit but the point of the exercise isn’t to find some obscure gun that nobody carries so you can say, “Told you so.” Of course, the ACP with stock will make your pistol an NFA gun, so it isn’t for everybody but I could see its use as a PDW with LE and security contractors in certain situations. And for those who can own one, it looks like a lot of fun.
Be sure to check it out at booth #12240.
